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  1. Robert W

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    #7401 Robert W, Nov 2, 2017
    Joe, are you sure this South African car is a DD, not a 400S or 500S or 5000S?

    This opens up a wider question: can you tell an LP5000S from a (non-skirted, obviously) QV from the front of the car?
     
  2. rmolke85

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    #7402 rmolke85, Nov 2, 2017
    yes, the front turn signal is higher on the dd
     
  3. joe sackey

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    #7403 joe sackey, Nov 2, 2017
    I'm reasonably sure due to the placement of the front fender turn-signal, plus word from the region.

    As rmolke85 says, most Downdrafts (onwards of very early 1985 examples) have the front fender turn-signal light placed higher in the fender than an LP400S & LP500S.

    Also, if you are looking at a head-on shot you can often see the prominent power-dome of the engine cover.
     
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    #7406 joe sackey, Nov 2, 2017
    HLA12065 looking younger than 30 years old.

     
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    #7413 Spyder-Man, Nov 5, 2017
    Looks very Alpine production Joe? Great picture!
     
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    #7414 joe sackey, Nov 5, 2017
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    Rob,

    It does indeed! The poster's information states the car is a 1987.

    BTW you might be interested to hear that one of your excellent UK-based magazines will be doing a major piece featuring the Countach Downdraft, covering the car's conception, production, performance, testing, all culled from the men who were there in the era and resources of the period. Of course it's place in Countach lineage is explained.

    Something to keep us entertained over the winter!

    Hope you guys are well.

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    #7419 joe sackey, Nov 6, 2017
    Australia-spec Downdrafts had the same small side-marker used for the fronts on Eu/ROW cars as rear fender side-markers,
    if only USA DOT mandates had been as discreet!

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    #7420 NürScud, Nov 6, 2017
    Two legends one great car!
     
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    #7421 joe sackey, Nov 6, 2017
    Indeed, I was very fortunate to meet Marcello Gandini @ 15 years ago (he signed one of our Countachs), what a gentleman, I'd describe him as a quiet genius.
     
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    #7424 Ellagirl, Nov 6, 2017
    Did get a close look at this car ,at the museo, last June, great place,very nice people.
     
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